Enemies #

You wake up disoriented, surrounded by the twisted wreckage of a plane crash. As you gather your bearings, you realize you’re stranded on a strange, forest-covered island that feels like it’s been lost to time. The air is thick with mystery, and the dense wilderness stretches endlessly in every direction. Survival becomes your only goal—scavenging for supplies, building shelter, hunting for food. But it doesn’t take long before you sense that something is terribly wrong. You’re not alone here.

The island has its own dark secrets, and soon, you find yourself no longer the hunter but the hunted. Shadows move in the trees, and the eerie silence is broken by the guttural growls of cannibals and the unnatural screeches of mutants. They stalk you relentlessly, emerging from the darkness, determined to ensure you meet the same grim fate as those who came before you. Every step you take is fraught with danger, and survival will demand more than just resourcefulness—it will require courage, cunning, and a willingness to face the horrors that await. Prepare yourself. The island doesn’t forgive, and it doesn’t forget.

Cannibals #

As you venture deeper into The Forest, you’ll quickly realize that danger lurks around every corner. Cannibals are everywhere, and moments of peace are rare—especially as time goes on. These hostile inhabitants come in all shapes and sizes, from weaker, more skittish types to terrifyingly strong and aggressive ones. While they share some common behaviors, certain variants are far more deadly, armed with specialized weapons and tactics. When they attack in groups, their coordination and sheer numbers make them a force to be reckoned with. Every encounter is a fight for survival, and you’ll need to stay alert, adapt quickly, and always be ready for the unexpected.

Skinny Cannibal #

Skinny Cannibals are the most common enemy you will encounter and, while they may be weaker than other enemies, are dangerous in groups. Where you find one, there is bound to be more—lots more! So don’t let them overwhelm you as you get your bearings.

Cannibal #

As you progress in The Forest, you will see Cannibals more and more, often roaming in hunting parties or setting up grisly effigies outside your camp. Some are unarmed while others wear intimidating skull lamps and limb adornments. They can also wield deadly Clubs decorated with human and animal remains.

Pale Skinny Cannibal #

Pale Skinny Cannibals can be found in caves from Day 0 and begin to emerge out of the caves and into the forest around Day 5. Just like the other Cannibals, they are very dangerous in groups and will relentlessly attack when they have you outnumbered.

Pale Cannibal #

Pale Cannibals are brutal pack hunters, seldom alone. When a group of them are after you, they are relentless in their assault. In certain circumstances, they will do huge jumping attacks, so be careful around platforms they can leap from (like Tree Stumps).

Fire Throwing Cannibal #

These fire wielding Cannibals are very cautious and will try their best to get distance so they can lob Fire Bombs at you. While not particularly strong in melee combat, their Fire Bombs more than make up for it if they set you ablaze.

Mutants #

If you thought cannibals were bad, just wait until you encounter mutants for the first time. These horrifying creatures are as strong as they are ugly, and they pack a serious punch. Make sure to approach them with extreme caution—these monstrosities are not to be taken lightly.

Arms Mutant #

The Arms Mutant (aka Armsy) is big, slow and hits like a truck—it won’t hesitate to bring you down with an onslaught of flailing arms. Even the Trees aren’t safe if caught in the path of destruction. Fire and Ranged attacks are very effective in dealing with this gnarly beast.

Legs Mutant #

Resembling a huge spider, the Legs Mutant (aka Legsy) will scurry towards you like a predatory arachnid, with legs raised in a threatening stance—but watch out, it can also jump a fair distance to catch its prey. Fire and Ranged attacks are very effective in dealing with this frightful creature.

Bull Mutant #

The Bull Mutant is a living wreckingball that can wreak havoc with its charges, bellyflops and ground shaking stomps—and on top of all that, it can run faster than most other enemies. So be careful not to fight this one around anything you want left standing after the fight. Fire and Ranged attacks are very effective in dealing with this gastly abomination.